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Emergence of Hepatitis C Virus Genotype Recombinant Forms 2k/1b in Georgia.
Clinical laboratory - 1 Jul 2016
Zakalashvili Mamuka, Weizenegger Michael, Bartel Jan, Markowski Monika, Zarqua Jaba, Kavsadze Salome, Kvatadze Ketevan, Basheleishvili George, Phirtskhalaishvili Tamar, Dzagania Tamar, Zangurashvili Lela, Kankia Nino, Jashiashvili Nino, Lomidze Maka, Telia Tengiz, Kerashvili Vakhtang, Zhamutashvili Maia, Abramishvili Nikoloz, Rtskhiladze Irakli, Metreveli David
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Hepatitis C virus (HCV) evolution is thought to proceed by mutations within the six major genotypes. Studies of HCV recombinant genotypes in different parts of the world have recently been initiated. Only a few cases of recombination have been identified worldwide, predominantly in Eastern Europe and Asia. In 2011 we detected the recombinant form (RF) of a HCV genotype RF_2k/1b in Georgia. Therefore,...
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